Here’s a list of Long Island’s best beers for fall 2020. Do you prefer pumpkin or Oktoberfest? There are so many great beers that come out in the fall, but you have to be quick. Even threw in a couple of hard seltzers for good measure! The breweries usually only make them all for a limited time.
Our local breweries are really producing some great beers with unique flavors and local ingredients. Give them a shot and see which of these beers for fall you will be looking forward to enjoying again next Fall!
Best Beers for Fall 2020
Barrier Brewing Co.
Kickin Knowledge Pumpkin
From the brewery: This is a “Milkshake IPA brewed with pumpkin, coconut, vanilla, lactose, and spices.”
3001 New Street, Unit A2, Oceanside, L.I., NY 11572
Find out more by calling 516-594-1028 or visit barrierbrewing.com.
Blue Point Brewing Company
Mother Pumpkin Ale
From the brewery: “Our golden orange-colored Pumpkin Ale boasts all the flavors of fall: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. These spicy characteristics take the lead in this roasty beer while the malty backbone adds to the tremendous depth of character. Pair all these complex flavors with all the pumpkin-spiced/apple crisp flavors found in the dishes of the season!”
Oktoberfest
From the brewery: “Originally brewed a couple hundred years ago to celebrate the betrothal of the Crown Prince of Bavaria, we’re helping keep the tradition alive by brewing Oktoberfest every fall for our most royal/loyal followers. Blue Point Oktoberfest is a rare example of the traditional German Oktoberfest style, particularly on the East coast where autumn seasonals are more common.”
225 W Main St, Patchogue, L.I., NY 11772
Find out more by calling 631-627-8292 or visit bluepointbrewing.com.
Great South Bay Brewery
Woah, Great South Bay is coming big time with a number of hard seltzers and beers for fall! I love it!
Candelabrum Imperial Pumpkin Ale
From the brewery: “Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Aged in Rum Barrels! EXTREMELY LIMITED”
Spiked Peanut Butter Cup Hard Seltzer
From the brewery: “Everyone’s favorite Halloween candy transformed into a crisp, low calorie, Peanut Butter and Chocolate hard seltzer!”
Spiked Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Hard Seltzer
From the brewery: “It’s the time of year where Pumpkin Spice takes over and we are not complaining! Coming in at 7.0% ABV this is not your morning cup of joe! This brew brings you the pumpkin spice coffee flavor you crave in a crisp and clean hard seltzer!”
Oktoberfest Marzen
From the brewery: “This German Style Lager is Amber Colored with a Big Bready Malt Base to Balance Hand-Selected German Noble Hops!”
Smashing Pumpkin Pumpkin Ale
From the brewery: “This trick of a treat of Pumpkin Ale begins with roasted pumpkins that our brewers splash into our monster mash with our finest malted barley. Handfuls of cascade hops are stirred into our boiling cauldron with just a pinch of cinnamon and clove. This well balanced, tasty pumpkin brew will enlighten your soul throughout halloween and the changing autumn season.”
25 Drexel Dr, Bay Shore, L.I., NY 11706
Find out more by calling 631-477-1100 or visit greatsouthbaybrewery.com.
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.
Leaf Pile Ale
This is one of my favorite beers period. From the brewery: “Greenport’s version of a pumpkin ale, this beer pours a copper color with a nose full of fall spices. It is made with pilsner, maris otter, medium crystal, chocolate malts and target hops. Pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and vanilla are added as well. Best described as “pumpkin pie in a glass” the only thing missing is the crust.”
234 Carpenter Street, Greenport, L.I., NY 11944
42144 Main Road, Peconic, L.I., NY 11958
Find out more by calling Greenport at 631-477-1100 and Peconic at 631-477-1100 or visit greenportharborbrewing.com.
Jamesport Farm Brewery
Sugar Skull Pumpkin
From the brewery: “Not your typical pumpkin ale. Not too sweet, not too spicy, and not too squashy! A well balanced seasonal brew for any witch or warlock!”
Whiskey Barrel Aged Sugar Skull Pumpkin
From the brewery: This “extra limited ale was aged in Rough Rider barrels from Long Island Spirits. This rich and smokey brew will warm your heart with seasonal flavors and a kick of whiskey at the end.”
5873 Sound Avenue, Jamesport, L.I., NY 11947
Find out more by calling 844-532-2337 or visit jfbrewery.com.
Montauk Brewing Company
Pumpkin Ale
From the brewery: “Fall is a beautiful time in Montauk. The leaves change color, the air cools off, the traffic thins, and the beaches clear out. Montauk Pumpkin Ale is a sign of the season – just the right amount of spices along with subtle hop aromas, this beer highlights the time of year just perfectly.”
62 South Erie Avenue, Montauk, L.I., NY 11954
Find out more by calling 631-668-8471 or visit montaukbrewingco.com.
Long Ireland Beer Company
Pumpkin Ale
From the brewery: “Real pumpkin and a blend of spices lend Fall flavors and aromas balanced by caramel and smokey malts to this seasonal craft beer favorite.”
Oktoberfest
From the brewery: “Malty, but not too sweet, with a distinct dry finish, our Marzen is a classic take on a traditional Autumn celebration lager beer. Oktoberfest may have originally been for the crown Prince of Bavaria, but ours is brewed for average Joe’s to pair well with just about any food of the season.”
817 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, L.I., NY 11901
Find out more by calling 631-403-4303 or visit longirelandbeer.com
North Fork Brewing Company
Butternut the Hutt
From the brewery: This is a “Butternut Squash Ale with seasonal spices and local squash from Schmitt’s Farm in Riverhead, hand roasted by the brewers.”
Imperial Butternut the Hutt
From the brewery: “The Squash Strikes Back. An Imperial version of our seasonal favorite, we aged this squash ale in local bourbon barrels for 11 months.” What’s Imperial mean you ask…think 8.7% ABV compared to 5.7% ABV for the original.
24 East 2nd Street, Riverhead, L.I., NY 11901
Find out more by calling 631-591-1191 or visit northforkbrewingco.com.
Port Jeff Brewing Company
Boo Brew
From the brewery: “Fresh Hop Ale brewed with local, Long Island pumpkins, and pumpkin pie spice.”
22 Mill Creek Rd, Port Jefferson, L.I., NY 11777
Find out more by calling 631-331-2959 or visit portjeffbrewing.com.
Sand City Brewing Co.
Graveyard Smash
From the brewery: This “7.2% pumpkin ale-made with real pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg.”
Crypt Kicker Five
From the brewery: “Liked Graveyard Smash? Welcome the imperial version, 9% Crypt Kicker Five, made with real pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, & a touch of lactose.”
Tradewinds Brewing Company
Incarnation Pumpkin Spice
From a review on Beer Advocate: “Cloudy, dark copper color with…Aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin, allspice, and caramel. Remarkably dry, while imparting a hint sense of sweetness largely through the flavor characteristic. Flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and white pepper are very present. Earthy with a tobacco note. Bitterness is solid, perhaps a bit strong.”
70 West Main Street, Riverhead, L.I., NY 11901
Find out more by calling 631-591-346 or visit tradewindsbrewing.com.
Westhampton Beach Brewing Co.
Hampton Pumpkin
From the brewery: “This medium-bodied amber ale is infused with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and all the other delicious flavors of the season. It is served with a cinnamon sugar rim to help bring all the spices together enhancing the experience of this season’s favorite brew.”
220 Roger’s Way, Westhampton Beach, L.I., NY 11978
Find out more by calling 631-998-0800 or visit westhamptonbeachbrewingco.com
Fall Fun
Ok, there’s your list of awesome beers for fall here on Long Island! Get out there soon and grab some while they are still available!
You can add this to your list of awesome things to do on the East End this autumn! Don’t forget about Halloween fun including haunted houses, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and apple picking, too!
